State Academic Grand Symphony Orchestra

Celebrate a landmark year with the Tchaikovsky State Academic Grand Symphony Orchestra! Filmed during their 95th-anniversary Siberian tour in the fall of 2025, this special concert captures a moment of profound significance for the renowned ensemble. Marking a new era for the orchestra, witness the debut of Arsenty Tkachenko as chief conductor, appointed by the legendary People’s Artist of the USSR and longtime artistic director, Vladimir Fedoseyev. This captivating performance honors the orchestra's rich history and looks towards the future, beginning with a breathtaking suite from Tchaikovsky’s beloved ballet, "Swan Lake" – a fitting tribute to the composer whose name the orchestra proudly carries. Reflecting on the sacrifices of the past, the program also pays homage to the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, a deeply personal commemoration for both Vladimir Fedoseyev, who endured the siege of Leningrad, and the orchestra, which remained steadfast in Moscow during the conflict. The concert culminates in a powerful selection of 20th and 21st-century works, including Sergei Prokofiev’s vibrant “Russian Overture,” Dmitry Shostakovich’s stirring "Russian Waltz" from the film "First Echelon," Isaac Schwartz’s poignant "Evening Prayer," and a moving suite from the war films of contemporary composer Yuri Poteenko. Don’t miss this extraordinary musical journey! **Program:** * **Part I:** Tchaikovsky - Suite from the music of the ballet "Swan Lake" * **Part II:** Prokofiev - Russian Overture, Shostakovich - "Russian Waltz" from the music to the film "First Echelon," Schwartz - "Evening Prayer," Poteenko - Suite from music to war films